Assistive Technology for the DisabledDisablement, needless to say, significantly reduces the life quality of a person as it substantially diminishes their work ability. Assistive or adaptive technology, however, can bring back the individual's employability at an acceptable level.From The Daily Star, January 26, 2008

Microsoft Looks to Extend Accessibility PushLast month Microsoft helped form an industry association focused on helping developers make hardware and software more accessible. On Thursday, Microsoft announced more tangible steps to help that effort along.From InternetNews.com, January 17, 2008

BBC My Web My Way PartnershipMy Web, My Way is a new Web site which aims to help equip the BBC's audience with the tools and understanding to enable them to make the most of the world-wide web (not just bbc.co.uk), regardless of their ability or disability.
From The BBC, January 15, 2008

Applied Sciences, UB Spin-off in DealA Cheektowaga technology firm is expanding its focus by marketing specialty devices to people with disabilities.From Buffalo Business First, January 11, 2008

Thailand's Tools of ExpressionAten cannot control his muscles, nor can he speak as well as other children do. Suffering from cerebral palsy, the three-and-a-half-year-old boy can hardly articulate to his parents what he wants to do, wants to eat or where he would like to go.From ZD Net Asia, January 10, 2008

New Technology Watches Granny’s StepWe are not getting any younger. As Europe’s population grows older, the need for care is growing and we are spending more and more money to get it. A new mobile video assistance technology promises to put off the need for carers, improve the life of older people and cut the cost of assistance.From Innovations Report, January 09, 2008

Technology Empowers Visually Impaired VotersBARNSTABLE — Dorothy Nykiel stepped away from the polling machine set up at the Barnstable Unitarian Church satisfied with her choices: Strawberry ice cream, a Ferrari, Frank Sinatra and three-day weekends.
Nykiel, 88, who has limited vision and walks with the aid of a cane, took part in yesterday's demonstration of new voting machines for the disabled.From CapeCodTimes.com, January 09, 2008